Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Allen School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Allen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Allen School's student population of 287 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Allen School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Allen School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 456 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
86%
83%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Allen School's ranking?
William Allen School is ranked #307 out of 456 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are William Allen School often compared to?
William Allen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclelland School, Nancy Loud School, East Rochester School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).
How many students attend William Allen School?
287 students attend William Allen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of William Allen School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Allen School?
William Allen School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Allen School offer ?
William Allen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Allen School part of?
William Allen School is part of Rochester School District.
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